Doris M. Dorn
May 6, 2017
Doris M. Dorn, 95, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Saint Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. Born March 5, 1922, in Rockford, IL, daughter of Leonard and Gladys (Drager) Wills. Doris married the love of her life, Richard Dorn, on October 27, 1943 in Rockford. She made her spiritual home...
Ellen Powell-Lindstrom
May 6, 2017
Ellen Powell- Lindstrom, 76, of Belvidere, IL, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Belvidere. Born July 22, 1940, in Belvidere, IL, daughter of Emil and Helen (Mitchell) Bruhn. Ellen married Donald Lindstrom on January 1, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a member of United Methodist Church in Belvidere. Ellen graduated from Belvidere High School in 1960. After...
Thomas Michels
May 2, 2017
Thomas E. "Tom" Michels, 66, of Rockford, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Rockford after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Born July 17, 1950, son of Howard and Ruth (Johnson) Michels. Tom graduated with a double Master's degree from Indiana University, and he worked primarily in marketing and sales. Tom loved reading and history, but most...
Charles Ganze
May 1, 2017
Charles "Chuck" Ganze, 82, of Belvidere, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, May 1, 2017 in Rockford, IL. Born July 4, 1934, in La Salle, IL. He served in the United States Army. Charles worked at Cassens Transport and as a bus driver for many years, and then as a crossing guard. Charles is loved and...
Judith K. Byers
Apr 9, 2017
Belvidere, IL Judith K. Byers, 75, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully after a long illness, Sunday evening, April 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born April 23, 1941 in Belvidere, daughter of Howard and Dorothy (Hays) Sellers. She married the love of her life, Charles "Chuck" Byers on October 15, 1960 in Belvidere. Judy was a...
Judith M. Ortmeier
Apr 8, 2017
Judith M. Hilden Ortmeier, 76, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Saturday April 8, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. She was born May 16, 1940 in Belvidere, IL, daughter of James and Mildred (Schwebke) Berryhill. Judy married the love of her life, Lowell Hilden in 1956, he preceded her in death. She worked as a home health caregiver for...
Alice M. Rogner
Apr 6, 2017
Belvidere, IL Alice M. Rogner, 93, of Belvidere, passed away Thursday morning, April 6, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center after a short illness. Born December 6, 1923 in Saginaw, MI, daughter of William and Lottie (Morse) Fleischmann. Alice married the love of her life, Albert C. Rogner, a former principal at Immanuel Lutheran Belvidere, from 1958-1970 on January...
Vester A. Hays
Apr 5, 2017
Vester A. Hays, 80, of Belvidere, passed away, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Born December 27, 1936 in Bell Center, WI. Vester worked a number of various jobs throughout his life. He was a member of New Beginnings Fellowship in Belvidere. Vester loved NASCAR, especially #48, Jimmie Johnson. He adored his dogs, Bashful...
Donna J. Edson
Apr 5, 2017
Belvidere, IL Donna J. Edson, 85, of Belvidere, formerly of Capron, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Maple Crest Centre. She was born February 20, 1932 in Capron, IL, the daughter of Ole and Bessie (Haug) Nelson. Donna married the love of her life, Alden Edson on June 26, 1954 in Capron, IL. She was a cook...
Cecilia Lopez Diaz
Apr 4, 2017
Belvidere, IL Cecilia Lopez Diaz, 78, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, April 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 22, 1938 in Huandacareo, Michoacan, Mexico, daughter of Bazereo and Juana (Fulcencio) Lopez. Cecilia married Manuel Diaz. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and adored her 9 children. Cecilia was a member of...